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Spring 2025 Commencement
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Wednesday, May 14, in Votta Hall
9:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names A-K
11:30 am Humanities, Business, and Social Sciences – graduates with last names L-Z
1:30 pm Health Sciences – All majors except for nursing
3:30 pm Nursing majors
5:30 pm Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Adult Basic Education
Professional Photos from Commencement
Graduates will receive an email directly from Grad Images with the professional photos taken at commencement. If you don’t receive an email, you can visit the Grad Images website to view your photos. These photos are saved on their site for two years after commencement.
Keynote Speakers
RCBC celebrates more than 1,100 grads with leaders of Freedom Mortgage, Strive Physical Therapy, and student award winners
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC), whose graduation rate exceeds the national average for community colleges, will celebrate more than 1,100 graduates over two ceremonies on Wednesday, May 14, with keynote addresses featuring Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage CEO and Phillies minority owner, and Jamie Martin, Strive Physical Therapy’s chief marketing officer and managing partner.
Student Speakers
HBSS Valedictorian - Emmanuel Lewechi
Rowan College at Burlington County student Emmanuel Lewechi, an aspiring storyteller and screenwriter, didn’t know where to start at the beginning of his own college story. Admittedly apathetic about where to go and what to do for college, he decided the first step in the right direction was to get an associate degree at RCBC, majoring in communications.
Health Sciences President's Award Winner - Emma Marett
Most people go through everyday life thinking their lives aren’t all that interesting. Rowan College at Burlington County nursing student Emma Marett is one of those people. But the truth is, she’s had an unconventional path to RCBC.
STEM Valedictorian - Nakul Mittal
Already daunted by the distance and the time he’d be away from his family in India, he’d face another challenge when circumstances forced him to transfer from his initial college choice, Rider University.
Podcast Commencement Coverage
Q. How do I RSVP to walk in this year’s ceremony?
A. Please fill out the Commencement RSVP form located here.
Q. When and where should I show up on the day of my ceremony?
A. Please arrive 60 minutes ahead of time and park in any of the designated lots. Graduates will then meet inside Votta Hall, where you will check-in. Your guests can enter the Votta Auditorium to find seating.
Q. How much is my cap and gown?
A. There is no charge for a cap and gown. PICK UP AT THE BOOKSTORE TODAY.
Q. Where do I pick the size for my cap and gown?
A. You will be fitted for your gown when you pick it up from the Bookstore.
Q. Will there be an on-campus commencement rehearsal?
A. No, there will be no on-campus rehearsal, but keep checking the Commencement website for updates.
Q. Where should guests and family park?
A. Recommended parking lots for guests are Lots 1, 3, and 10.
Q. Will the ceremony be live-streamed?
A. Yes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notifications about the live stream.
Q. What happens if it rains or there is bad weather on the commencement date?
A. Please refer to the top of this commencement page for updated commencement details relating special weather arrangements.
Q. I’m not attending the ceremony, so how do I get my diploma?
A. The Registrar’s office will email information about diploma pickup days later this summer.
Q. Are tickets required for guests to enter the ceremony?
A. Tickets are NOT required for any of the ceremonies. If inclement weather forces the ceremony indoors, we will send out communication and instructions for ticket pickup.
Not sure which ceremony to attend?
See a list of majors for each ceremony below.
- Accounting
- Advanced and Continuing Studies
- American Sign Language
- Art
- Business Administration
- Business Management Technology
- Business Technology
- Communication Arts
- Cooking and Baking
- Culinary Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- English
- History
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Paralegal
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sound and Recording Engineering
- Theatre
- Video and Digital Media Productions
- Applied Technology Management
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Management Information Systems
- Computer Networking Support and Servicing
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Product Merchandising
- Fire Investigation
- Fire Science
- Graphic Design and Digital Media
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Physics
- Technical Studies
- Cancer Registry Management
- Coding
- Dental Hygiene
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Exercise Science Health and Wellness Promotion
- Health Information Technology
- Health Science
- Nursing
- Paramedic Science
- Radiography
Adult Basic Education (ABE) will walk with STEM majors.